Monumento al Merlú

Monument Sculpture celebrating hake (merluza) and local fishing heritage

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Monumento al Merlú
Near Salamanca province, Castile and León, Spain (exact roadside location varies)
41.5033, -5.7468

How to Get to Monumento al Merlú #

Typically accessed by regional roads off the A-66 or local provincial highways in Salamanca and surrounding areas. Best reached by car; consult local maps for exact roadside directions.

Tips for Visiting Monumento al Merlú #

  • This roadside monument is best combined with a driving route through rural Castile and León; stop at nearby villages to understand local customs.
  • Check opening times of nearby cultural sites-small rural museums and hermitages often have seasonal schedules.

Best Time to Visit Monumento al Merlú #

Best visited in spring and autumn when inland Spain's extremes are moderated.

Spring/Autumn
April-June; September-October · 10-25°C
Comfortable driving weather and pleasant for stopping at rural sites.

Weather & Climate near Monumento al Merlú #

Climate

Monumento al Merlú's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (659 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 16 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 29°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 16 mm and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 29°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 86 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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